River's Edge Early Learning Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 2 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 74
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). Of 15 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jan 27, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The attendance was not current and accurate in the Infant Room when three of the children in care were not signed in on
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Documentation of Staff B having met the educational requirements of a teacher could not be located.
- Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff251.05(4)(c)1.
Documentation of Staff A, B, C, and F having participated in 15 hours of continuing education in 2025 could not be locat
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center did not implement and adhere to a procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children in
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jul 23, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
Child # 3's record was missing written consent from the parent for emergency medical care or treatment.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
Some of the bottles in the refrigerator that were brought from home were not labeled with the child's name, and dated as
Dec 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
Staff did not use a two step process to clean with soap and water and then disinfect the diaper changing station after c
Oct 16, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
There was not documentation of the director or director's designee having reviewed the records of injuries with staff ev
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
An Authorization to Administer Medication form for one child's teething relief was written authorizing the administratio
Jun 3, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
There was not documentation of Staff H meeting the educational qualifications of an assistant teacher and the staff pers
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
D0ocumention of Staff A having completed at least 4 hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutritio
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
There was not at least one child care teacher shall supervising each group of children when Staff H and I were providing
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
There was not documentation of child care workers documenting changes in a child's development and routines every three
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
There was not documentation of Staff H having completed a minimum of 10 hours of training in infant and toddler care app